It’s a prime opportunity to do… well, basically anything you want, since there’s no one there to see. (Make sure your shades are closed first, though.) Privacy permits you to do many things that your roommate-having counterparts might not be afforded the luxury of. Fill your CD cabinet and stereo with tunes that you love, no matter how cheesy (Ace of Base, anyone?) and crank them. Dance with a mop, or use the handle as a microphone. Walk around naked – but invest in a good quality bathrobe for quick backup in case there’s a knock at the door. Shower – and do other bathroom things – with the door open. Give your hair a protein pack and walk around with your head wrapped in tinfoil and a shower cap. The world … or at least, your place … is your oyster!
Enjoy the fringe benefits of being alone.
Not having to share anything. Not having to worry about tiptoeing around to avoid waking your roomies up. Having the freedom to set your own schedule, without regard for anyone else’s. Not having to worry about who bought what food, and whose turn it is to do the dishes or take out the garbage. No arguments over rent or utility bills or any other financial commitments. No consulting someone else before making a household decision. Nobody’s significant other camping out for days, weeks, months on end without contributing a dime. Need I go on? The positives are practically endless.
Don’t turn and run for the nearest “roommate wanted” ad when the prospect of living alone looms large in front of you. Believe it or not, it can be a beautiful thing, and you can have a very happy and fulfilled life even without living companions. Try it out for a while; if it doesn’t suit you, it’s not usually hard to find someone looking for a place to stay. Chances are, though, that you’ll relish lounging around in your undies watching “I Love Lucy” marathons much more than having someone to share your space with.